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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.93, 1,109.90 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.93, 1,109.90 and 219.94 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.93 : 1,109.90 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.93/1,109.90 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.93x = 1,109.90 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.93x = 244,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,111.41/739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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